Cherry-Shallot Jam from Richmond Hill Inn

Ingredients

• 3 cups dried cherries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brandy
• 5 pears – peeled and diced
• 4 shallots – minced
• Cracked pepper and salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar 

Preparation

• Sweat shallots and add remaining ingredients. Sweating is the process of simmering over low heat in butter, covered, without browning.
• Cook slowly until a thick, glossy texture is achieved.

This recipe makes approximately one quart.

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